Litigation Paralegal

Anakin Seal Legal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 29,250 - 35,750; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Annual bonus

Life assurance

6% pension contribution

Job summary

A prominent legal services provider in Manchester is seeking an experienced paralegal or legal executive to join its in-house legal team. This role focuses on handling public liability and employers liability claims, ideally resolving them at the pre-litigation stage. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months of relevant experience and knowledge of the litigation process. The position offers a hybrid working model, 28 days holiday, an annual bonus, and a 6% pension contribution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience handling public liability or employers liability cases.
• Experience in property damage work is advantageous.
• Understanding of the CPR and litigation process.

Responsibilities

• Deal with incoming claims for a self-insured not for profit organisation.
• Ideally resolve claims at the pre-litigation stage.
• Work alongside panel solicitors if litigated.

Skills

Previous experience dealing with public liability claims

Ability to assess liability and quantum

Knowledge of litigation process

Ability to interpret policy information

Job description

EL/PL Claims | In house legal team | Manchester | £32500

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced paralegal or legal executive claims handler to its in house legal team.

Role Overview

You will join role to join the established and growing team headed by an experienced solicitor. The role is to deal with incoming claims for a self-insured not for profit organisation. You will deal with the claims pre litigation, ideally resolving them at that stage. If litigated you will still be involved, but working alongside panel solicitors handling the claim.

Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking someone with the following experience/characteristics:

• Previous experience dealing with public liability and employers liability work from a claimant or defendant perspective. As a guide you will have at least 12 months experience handling cases of this nature.
• Able to assess liability and quantum.
• Additional experience in property damage work would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of CPR and litigation process.
• Ability to interpret policy information.
• Able to form strategy for the case and deal with external legal panel lawyers to progress the case.

What's on offer?

On offer with this opportunity is:

• A different environment for those looking to move away from private practice. You will be joining a large not for profit organisation. There are no billable hours.
• Good benefits including 28 days holiday, annual bonus, life assurance and 6% pension contribution.
• Hybrid working with 3-4 days per week working remotely.

Apply Now

To be considered for this claims adjuster role based in Manchester please get in touch with a recent CV as soon as possible.